Shivani Raja MP: written questions
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Driving TestsDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11485More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many full-time equivalent driving examiners recruited by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) were (a) in post and (b) delivering practical car driving tests in May 2026.
Answer: In May 2026, there were 1,630.14 full-time equivalent driving examiners in post, and out of those, 1,577 were available to deliver practical car driving tests.
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMedical Equipment: ProcurementDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what specific steps he is taking to ensure that the new value-based procurement assessment methodology published by the Department’s Medical Technology and Innovation Directorate is adopted and imp
Answer: The Department published the Value Based Procurement (VBP) Standard Guidance on 11 June 2026, in line with commitments in the 10-Year Health Plan for England and Life Sciences Sector Plan. The Department will be undertaking an engagement programme with Na...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordIncontinence: ChildrenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11222More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the new NHS England guidance on Children’s community nursing pathway on bladder and bowel management includes measures to ensure that children with continence challenges receive prompt acce
Answer: NHS England's Standardising Community Health Services guidance supports commissioners and providers to improve the design, commissioning, and delivery of community health services. The guidance recognises bowel and bladder care as a lifelong need for chil...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIncontinence: WomenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11221More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the impact of delayed diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence on women and girls; and if he will ensure the renewed Women's Health Strategy for England includ
Answer: Continence is an important component in a person’s health and well-being at any stage of life. Early assessment by an appropriately trained professional allows a patient centred care pathway to be followed.The Renewed Women's Health Strategy for England, ...
Answered 22 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAviation: Alternative FuelsDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11220More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 15 June 2026 to Question 7033, what estimate was made of the increase in the cost of an average package holiday attributable to Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate compliance costs.
Answer: An assessment of the costs of SAF policies and the impact on air fares was conducted as part of the published SAF Mandate cost-benefit analysis. There has not been an assessment of the impact on holiday package prices.The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Cost Be...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAir Routes: Public Service ObligationsDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11219More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 15 June 2026 to Question 6200 on Air Routes: Public Service Obligations, whether her Department has assessed the potential merits of Public Service Obligation support for domestic air
Answer: No assessments have been made on public service obligation (PSO) routes between Northern Ireland and regional airports as no proposals have been received. The Department for Transport will consider in accordance with its guidance on PSOs any such proposal...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: ReformDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11218More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 12 June 2026 to Question 4598 on Great British Railways, what estimate her Department has made of the annual financial savings arising from ending the fragmentation between Network Rai
Answer: The Railways Bill Impact Assessment assesses the potential costs and benefits of integrating track and train. This includes potential efficiencies from reducing fragmentation in the industry.
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGreat British RailwaysDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11217More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 12 June 2026 to Question 4598 on Great British Railways, if she will list examples of current open access passenger rail services.
Answer: In the UK, the main open access passenger rail operators are Hull Trains, Grand Central, and Lumo, predominantly running intercity services on the East Coast Main Line in competition with the publicly contracted operator (LNER).
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRailway Stations: Air PollutionDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11216More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 15 June 2026 to Question 7215 on Railway Stations: Nitrogen Dioxide, how many Network Rail managed stations currently have Air Quality Improvement Plans in place.
Answer: Nine of Network Rail’s managed stations are currently subject to Air Quality Improvement Plans (AQIPs) for the 2026-2027 reporting period. The number of stations requiring AQIPs is not fixed. Some stations may improve and therefore no longer require an AQ...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNetwork Rail: BiodiversityDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11215More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 15 June 2026 to Question 7211 on Network Rail: Biodiversity, how much Network Rail has spent on external environmental consultancies in relation to the preparation of habitat managemen
Answer: Network Rail does not hold information on expenditure on external environmental consultancies specifically related to the preparation of habitat management plans since the start of Control Period 7. Such costs are typically captured within broader environ...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordA1 (M): Safety BarriersDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11214More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 17 February 2026 to Question 111859, whether a departure from standard was approved for the replacement of central reserve barrier on the A1(M) between Junctions 61 and 62.
Answer: Yes, in this instance a departure from standard was reviewed and approved by National Highways’ Technical Specialists. Any departures of this sort are assessed on a site-specific basis, with each installation representing an improvement on the barrier it ...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHM Coastguard: Voluntary WorkDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11213More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the reduction in expenditure on Coastguard Rescue Officers as a result of the introduction of the revised volunteer model; and how much the Maritime and Coastguard Agency expects t
Answer: Changing the CRS operating model was not something which we wanted to do, but is a mandated consequence of the Court of Appeal ruling. Serving CROs are entitled to compensation for up to the previous six years of service, in line with the Court of Appeal ...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEquality: Gender and IntersexCabinet OfficeTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10289More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Answer of 12 June 2026 to Question 4166 on Equality: Gender and Intersex, if she will place a copy of the New model Policy and Guidance: Supporting Trans and Non-binary Employees, issued to
Answer: New model Gender Reassignment guidance has been issued to Civil Service departments for them to use as a template for their own departmental guidance. Internal HR policies and guidance are not published externally.
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordActive Travel: FinanceDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10057More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether local transport authorities will be expected to deliver the targets and commitments set out in the Third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy if they choose to allocate their devolved transport fundi
Answer: The Third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy does not set out local transport authority targets or commitments. Local transport authorities will be supported by Active Travel England to deliver their local active travel ambitions and to develop and d...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTour de France: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10056More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, from which departmental budgets the £32 million of Government funding for the 2027 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes Grand Départs will be drawn; and how much will be provided by (a) the D
Answer: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is contributing £32.17 million of funding for the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes Grand Départs in 2027. Staging the races is forecast to deliver more than £150m in economic benefits to people all over ...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordActive Travel: FinanceDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10054More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will publish a breakdown of the projected £3.448 billion of active travel investment expected to come from wider Department for Transport and other Government departmental funding streams, by funding pro
Answer: A breakdown of the £4.555 billion projected investment in the Third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy is detailed in the table below.Funding sourceProjected investment (£ million) (rounded)ATE funding£1107Transport for City Regions£1333Highways Main...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving TestsDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10053More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what legislative changes have the Government introduced to make it an offence for a person to book, amend, cancel or swap a driving test on behalf of another person.
Answer: Amendments to The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999, which came into force on 27 April and implemented by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency on 12 May, clarifies that only the person taking the practical car driving test can book a t...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordOrganised Crime: FreightHome OfficeTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10052More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the extent of organised criminal gang involvement in freight and cargo theft in England and Wales.
Answer: This Government is highly aware of the rising frequency of freight crime and the significant and damaging impact it can have on businesses and drivers. We are determined to crack down on it.The incidence of freight crime, where criminals are ripping the s...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFreedom of Information: Data ProtectionHome OfficeTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10050More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has had discussions with the National Police Chiefs' Council on whether it retains any record containing the identities of Freedom of Information applicants and information relating to the
Answer: The National Police Chief’s Council is an independent public authority for the purpose of the Freedom of Information Act. The Home Office has no record of any discussions with the NPCC regarding their handling of FOI requests.
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: Written QuestionsDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9418More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she plans to respond to Question 1416.
Answer: Question 1416 was answered on 17 June.
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: Written QuestionsDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9417More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she plans to respond to Question 4254.
Answer: Question 4254 was answered on 22 June.
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGreat British Railways: MarketingDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9416More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the total cost of introducing the Great British Railways brand, including expenditure on train liveries, station signage, staff uniforms, marketing materials, digital platforms and
Answer: The introduction of the Great British Railways (GBR) brand marks a move to the railway putting passengers and the public interest first. It is being designed to maximise opportunities to grow revenue while ensuring value for money for the taxpayer. We are...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicles: Electric VehiclesDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate her Department has made of the proportion of expenditure under the Zero Emission Van Grant and Zero Emission Truck Grant that will support the purchase of vehicles manufactured (a) in the United K
Answer: The Department has not made this estimate. These schemes are demand-led and therefore uncertain, with vehicle sales subject to various factors including vehicle pricing, advertising and sales strategies.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicles: Electric VehiclesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8802More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the implications for UK supply chain resilience of increased demand for critical minerals arising from the electrification of the heavy goods vehicle fleet.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 16th June to question UIN 8641 (Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament).
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicles: Electric VehiclesDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8797More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential effect of a Zero Emission Vehicle mandate for heavy goods vehicles on private sector investment in alternative low-emission freight technologies.
Answer: We are exploring the potential regulatory design of a new framework and all options remain on the table. It is, therefore, too early to speculate on specific impacts but we will conduct a full review of all aspects of any final proposal for regulation.
Answered 18 Jun 2026
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